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Best Career Advice for 2013 – 3/11/2013

Finding a job just isn't as easy as it used to be. There was a day when you could just grab a newspaper and start circling prospective employees, but now since we're on the cusp of breaking technology, there are dozens of new and innovative ways to search for them. This has made the job market more competitive, especially for those after a more permanent position. Below are a few tips to give you the best chance of getting ahead of the competition and at landing your dream career in 2013.

Attain New Computer Skills

This perhaps goes without saying, but computers run the world, and the people behind them are paid handsomely. No business relies on paperwork alone anymore, software is the new paper. The more computer skills you have, the more opportunities you'll have in the career field of your choice. These skills are especially important to those who are applying for healthcare administrative positions. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical and health services managers require a bachelor degree and sufficient computer skills. These skills can land a median salary of $84,270.

Negotiate Your Salary

Nowadays, many jobs will ask you what you require as a salary. Don't feel pressured into requesting a low salary. Most people do this because they feel they will lose the job opportunity by asking for decent pay. However, many businesses will simply not hire someone asking for a low salary because it shows that the person has no confidence in their skills.

Work in a Private Practice

Working in a practice can provide positive benefits. Some of these benefits include:

Get your foot in the door easier and start your management career since physicians don't always hire managers using traditional means. A recommendation from a reputable healthcare provider may be enough to get you started.

"You wear many hats," and do everything. You can learn about HR, marketing, finance, IT, contract negotiation, facility management, and lots of other stuff.

Work less overtime hours.

Have better work/life balance.

Be the Best at What You Do

Meeting deadlines, always being on-time and going above and beyond what is expected will get your name out there as a competent and hardworking individual. These attributes are very important in the healthcare industry and according to
Forbes, they build trust. Being the best at what you do ensures that work flows smoothly and patients get the treatment and help they deserve.

Showing Gratefulness

This goes without saying, but manners will get you everywhere, all the time. At work, saying thank you when someone helps you complete a task or when you're given a special opportunity will travel miles beyond the office. You never know when your employer may be looking for someone to fill a higher position, and your manners may land you that job.

No matter what healthcare segment you decide to work in, these tips will give you the best chance at success. If you choose to work for someone else or you want to be an entrepreneur, being mannerable, not selling yourself short, and being efficient will set you apart as a leader in your specialty.